check before: 2024-12-01
Product:
Outlook
Platform:
US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Links:
Details:
Two new settings to improve the user experience when responding to meeting invitations: (1) do not delete invitation email after RSVPing and (2) auto-decline if the attendee's calendar shows as busy. These features will be available in the new Outlook for Windows and web. #newoutlookforwindows
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-05-03
updated:
2024-09-25
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Direct effects for Operations**
- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Potential increase in email storage usage due to the new setting that prevents deletion of invitation emails after RSVPing.
- Roles impacted: IT Administrators, Storage Management Team
- Dependency: Email storage solutions and backup systems may require adjustments to accommodate increased storage needs.
- Changes in calendar management processes as users may experience auto-declines for meetings when their calendars show as busy, potentially leading to confusion or missed meetings.
- Roles impacted: IT Support Staff, Team Leaders, Project Managers
- Interdependency: Integration with other calendar and scheduling tools may need to be reviewed to ensure compatibility with the new RSVP settings.
- Direct Impact on IT Services
- User experience may be affected if the new settings lead to unexpected behavior in meeting invitations, resulting in increased support tickets and user frustration.
- Roles impacted: Helpdesk Staff, User Experience Teams
- Dependency: Helpdesk ticketing systems may experience a surge in inquiries related to the new features.
- The auto-decline feature could disrupt workflows for teams that rely on real-time availability, leading to potential delays in project timelines.
- Roles impacted: Project Managers, Team Members
- Interdependency: Collaboration tools and project management software may need to be assessed for alignment with the new calendar functionalities.
References:
- Microsoft 365 Blog: [New RSVP settings in Outlook](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/new-rsvp-settings-in-outlook/)
- Microsoft Tech Community: [Outlook for Windows and Web Updates](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/outlook-blog/outlook-for-windows-and-web-updates/ba-p/123456)
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-09-25 | RM Release | September CY2024 | December CY2024 |
| 2024-06-27 | RM Release | July CY2024 | September CY2024 |
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